International Day of Mental Health of Fathers: A Silent Cry We Must Hear June 16th is a date that is not yet marked in red on most calendars. It is rarely mentioned in the news, and it is not accompanied by grand celebrations and discounts in supermarkets. And yet, this day exists. The International Day of Mental Health of Fathers is not just another checkbox, but an attempt to draw attention to a problem that is often swept under the rug. While we discuss children's tantrums, school programs, and financial plans, fathers are increasingly left alone with their own burnout, anxiety, and depression. And this silence is the worst thing that happens to them. Why is this only being talked about now For centuries, men have been expected to be strong. Not to complain, not to cry, not to show weakness. To be a rock, a wall, a support — but not a human being. This cultural taboo is so deeply ingrained in the consciousness that even today, in the era of psychotherapy and self-help, most men prefer to endure but not speak. They are afraid of being labeled weak, losing respect, and destroying the image of the "real man". But the price of this silence is enormous. According to statistics, men are several times less likely than women to seek psychological help, but at the same time, they are significantly more likely to commit suicide. They are more prone to alcoholism and psychosomatic diseases. Heart attacks, hypertension, stomach ulcers — all of this often has a psychological origin that men stubbornly ignore. The International Day of Mental Health of Fathers was created precisely to break this silence. Fatherhood as a profession without a vacation Being a father today is difficult. It is not just about giving a surname and money for maintenance. It means being involved, sensitive, patient, emotionally accessible. It means finding the strength after an eight-hour workday to read stories, help with homework, have heart-to-heart talks. It means remembering birthdays, vacc ... Читать далее